Zerust Integrity Solutions (ZIS) · Engineered Corrosion Protection

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RTG is the exclusive Australian distributor for Zerust Integrity Solutions, providing engineered inhibitor-based corrosion protection for pipelines, tanks, modules and critical equipment in oil and gas, mining and heavy industry. ZIS combines vapour corrosion inhibitors with traditional corrosion controls to deliver integrated corrosion technologies for refineries, rigs, tank farms and industrial assets worldwide. Backed by over 50 years of inhibitor development through Northern Technologies International Corporation, the Zerust range supports corrosion control across production, storage and transit environments.

Years developing VCI technology

Countries with Zerust support

Corrosion experts worldwide

Exclusive Australian distributor: RTG

Why Zerust

One point of accountability

A single engineered corrosion protection ecosystem backed by Zerust Integrity Solutions.

Z-CIS corrosion management program

A complimentary, structured corrosion program included for Zerust customers.

Global technical footprint

NASDAQ-listed parent company with 7 laboratories, 20 joint ventures and over 400 corrosion experts across more than 70 countries.

50 years of inhibitor development

Supported by NTIC test labs on four continents, providing verified performance rather than claims on a data sheet.

Independent laboratory testing

Salt spray, humidity and cyclic chamber testing to recognised standards, validating inhibitor performance.

Zerust Integrity Solutions (ZIS)

Engineered protection where corrosion hides

ZIS provides proven engineered inhibitor delivery systems for aboveground storage tanks, pipeline preservation and pipe casing protection. Some of the most expensive corrosion occurs where it cannot be seen, inside cased pipeline crossings, beneath tank floors or along pipeline segments awaiting commissioning. ZIS systems are built for exactly these conditions, installed without excavation and monitored without interrupting operations.

Zerust pipe casing VCI injection diagram

Pipeline casing protection

Cased crossings under roads and rail can develop metallic shorts that divert cathodic protection current and accelerate corrosion. ZIS provides engineered VCI gel, powder and slurry systems that are installed through existing vent pipes in accordance with NACE SP0200-2014, requiring no excavation and allowing treatment of the annulus without interrupting operations.

Zerust pipeline pigging preservation diagram

Pipeline preservation

ZIS provides engineered inhibitor delivery systems for pipeline staging, hydrotest layup and pre-commissioning preservation. These systems protect internal surfaces during idle periods without relying on dry air or nitrogen purging in suitable applications, reducing cost and simplifying operations.

Zerust storage tank chime cross section diagram

Storage tank bottom protection

Soil-side bottom corrosion is a major driver of premature tank failure. ZIS provides engineered inhibitor delivery systems through chime or underside injection points, applied in service or during outages and monitored with ER and UT probes. Field data has demonstrated up to a threefold reduction in corrosion rate compared with baseline conditions.

Solutions are aligned with API 2610, API TR 655, AMPP SP21474 and NACE SP0200-2014, and supported by PRCI testing and field data.

How It Works

What is a VCI, and why it matters

Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI) distribute throughout an enclosed volume, form a microscopic protective layer on metal surfaces and block moisture and contaminants from reacting with the metal. When the space is opened, the inhibitor naturally dissipates, no wipe-down, no removal step, no residue to manage before the asset goes back into service.

The protection applies itself, and it removes itself.

VCI vs SCI: two modes of protection

VCI provides non-contact protection, forming its layer inside enclosed volumes without needing to touch the metal. SCI provides contact protection, delivering inhibitor directly to the surface where continuous contact is required. Together they extend protection into voids, crevices and hard-to-access surfaces where physical access is limited.

Barrier

Blocks dirt, abrasion and corrosive gases such as SO2 and H2S from reaching the metal.

Vapor passivation

Interrupts the electrochemical reaction between anodic and cathodic points on the metal surface.

Hydrophobic layer

Stops water reaching the surface, so the electrolyte corrosion needs never forms.

The Zerust Range

Corrosion Inhibitor Portfolio

Integrated corrosion-control products for storage, layup and operational protection

A unified portfolio covering VCI packaging, non-contact devices, applied and fogging inhibitors, fluid and layup additives, surface preparation chemistries, temporary coatings and preservation tapes. Each group supports controlled environments, idle-equipment layup, hydrotests, staging, transport and operational protection across diverse asset classes.

Packaging & Storage Protection

VCI films, papers, foams, wraps, liners and desiccants for controlling environmental exposure and stored component protection.

Non-contact VCI Devices

Emitters, diffusers, capsules and pouches for voids, enclosures and sealed volumes.

Applied & Fogging Inhibitors

Oil-based, solvent-based, water-based, grease-based, vapor-active and foggable formulations for contact, non-contact and dual-mode protection.

Fluid & Layup Additives

Powders, liquids and hydrostatic additives for pipelines, tanks, hydrotests, wet layup and idle equipment.

Surface Preparation & Recovery

Industrial cleaners, degreasers, rust removers and converters for pre-preservation cleaning and recovery.

Temporary Protective Coatings

Removable or sacrificial coatings for corrosion protection during storage, staging, transport and operations.

Preservation Tapes

Corrosion-control (including CUI) tapes for component, flange and assembly protection.

This is a curated view of the range. Talk to RTG for full product data sheets and part numbers.

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Featured Products

Featured products from the range

Selected products RTG stocks and supports locally, drawn from across the inhibitor portfolio.

Zerust outdoor VCI shrink film application on stored equipment

ICT®510-OPS Outdoor Preservation VCI Shrink Film

8-mil (200µm), high-strength VCI shrink film with UV stabilisers for long-term outdoor asset preservation; excellent shrink, handling and drape; safe for electronics; contains ≥10% recycled content and is fully recyclable.

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Vapor Capsules

Portable VCI capsules for non-contact corrosion protection inside control panels, electrical cabinets and other sealed enclosures. Diffuse invisible, odorless, non-toxic VCI molecules that protect multiple metal types for 1 to 2 years (model-dependent), even during operation. Quick adhesive installation; VCI dissipates on removal, allowing immediate painting, welding or processing.

Inhibitor Fusion (ZIF) Tape

Self-fusing silicone tape with embedded corrosion inhibitors for long-term protection of flanges, piping and insulated assets. Forms a tight, conforming barrier, delivers inhibitors directly to the metal surface, applies cold with minimal prep, removes cleanly, and operates from -45°C to 200°C. UV-resistant, translucent for inspection, adapts to complex geometries, and supports CUI mitigation. Available in 11m rolls, 2, 4, 12 and 16 inch widths.

Z-Maxx Wrap

UV-stable, hydrophobic, VCI-enabled wrap that protects via contact and non-contact inhibition (crevice, galvanic, atmospheric). Rated to ASTM B117: 4,000 hrs for harsh offshore environments; water-resistant, abrasion-resistant, non-flammable and rainproof. Conforms to any geometry, self-levels, requires minimal surface prep and remains effective even on severely corroded surfaces. Ideal for fasteners, flanges, valves, casings, structural nodes, corners and joints.

Technician spraying protective coating on indoor equipment

Zerios® WUV-25

High-performance outdoor corrosion-preventive coating that forms a durable, transparent, dry-to-touch amber film for long-term protection of steel assets. Provides up to 2 years outdoor protection (longer indoors), allows visual inspection, applies by spray, brush, roller or dip, and removes easily by solvent or high-pressure wash. UV and weather-resistant, suitable across fabrication, transit, storage, layup and maintenance. Ideal for compressors, pumps, turbines, generators, pipe spools, skids, structural steel, spare parts and staged components.

AxxaClean rust remover application on corroded metal

AxxaClean™ 3048

Rapid-acting rust and tarnish remover for heavy corrosion in cracks and crevices. Cleans ferrous and yellow metals; available as immersion or brush-on gel. Generally safe for paint, gaskets, rubber and plastics (test first). Low-pH formulation delivers fast penetration and uniform cleaning, leaving surfaces ready post-rinse for immediate coating, welding or preservation.

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AxxaWash™ NW-10C

Mildly alkaline, water-based cleaner with flash-rust inhibition for removing and deactivating chlorides, oils and corrosion-promoting contaminants. Compatible with hard water across a wide operating range; suitable for ferrous alloys and stainless steel (test on non-ferrous). Can be rinsed off or left as a dry-in-place cleaner for short-term flash-rust protection.

Axxanol™ Spray-G

Grease-based rust preventative and lubricant that sprays on as an oily, cling-on coating for indoor protection up to 2 years and sheltered-outdoor protection up to 1 year. Lubricates moving parts, provides multimetal and yellow-metal compatibility, and is safe for painted and plastic surfaces. Easy to apply and remove, making it suitable for long-term storage and exposed equipment.

Axxanol™ 718-ESS

Thin, non-hardening clear corrosion-inhibiting film for electrical and general metal surfaces. Displaces moisture, resists acid gases, salt spray and humidity, and does not affect electrical conductivity or resistivity. Features UV fluorescence for coverage verification and conforms to key aspects of MIL-PRF-81309H for precision, harsh-environment use.

Sustainability

A closed loop for VCI packaging

ZeCycle, run with recycling partner RecycleMax, takes used Zerust VCI packaging out of landfill and back into new product. Used film is sorted on-site, baled, collected, washed and reground into recycled pellets, then remanufactured into ICT 510-PCR30 VCI film.

Natur-VCI, a fully biodegradable and compostable VCI film, is also available for customers who need it.

1,000 lbs

of recycled polyethylene film offsets 1,480 lbs of greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin LDPE.

Results From The Field

Proof, not promises

Performance data from deployed Zerust Integrity Solutions programs. Documented case studies from the global Zerust Integrity Solutions network.

Vertical sump pump, UAE

Problem: A ferrous vertical sump pump was exposed to flash corrosion during hydrotesting and wet lay-up.

Fix: ZerioGuard 5 soluble inhibitor powder dissolved into the test water, creating an alkaline environment that neutralised acidic species.

Result: Flash corrosion prevented through testing and short-term lay-up, with no additional post-hydrotest treatment.

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Flange protection, Texas USA

Problem: Flange-interface corrosion was driving seized bolting, leaks and costly maintenance.

Fix: ZIF Tape, a self-fusing silicone tape with embedded inhibitors, cold-applied and spiral-wound to deliver inhibitor straight to the metal surface.

Result: Flange integrity maintained without downtime, with assets kept protected and inspectable.

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Pipeline preservation before commissioning

Problem: A hydrotested pipeline sat idle before commissioning, with residual water threatening internal corrosion.

Fix: Zerion inhibitor slurry injected between two pigs and driven through with compressed air, leaving a protective film on internal surfaces.

Result: Internal surfaces protected until commissioning, with no dry air or nitrogen purging required.

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RTG is the Australian distributor for Zerust Integrity Solutions. Talk to us about selecting and deploying the correct Zerust technologies for your assets and operating conditions.